Emergency Winter Shelter
P.O. Box 31125
Charlotte, NC 28231
704-957-9993
www.ewscharlotte.org
Contact: Trish Hobson
Mission:
To be a place of food and shelter for those who have no other place; to serve as a referral center.
Service:
They provide shelter (a bed and a meal) for homeless men from November to March in the Charlotte Metro area.
Volunteer Needs:
There are various was to become involved with this ministry: transporting the Emergency Winter Shelter (EWS) meals at the Charlotte Rescue Mission, serving the meals at EWS, or conducting food and clothing drives. Youth 16 and older can participate with an adult. EWS can always use help with landscaping, general cleaning and easy home improvement projects. Even daily contact with the guests is a tremendous help. Many go through the day without any human touch or contact.
Financial Donation:
For the 2009 calendar year, DUMC has pledged $6,000.